Lockport, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73

C

out of 100

Overview

Lockport is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 26,537, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $375,450. Median household income is $106,923.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 26,537 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $375,450 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $106,923 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 38.2 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

26,537

Source: Census ACS

$375,450

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$106,923

Source: Census ACS

38.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

26

Source: Walk Score

110 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Will County (county-level results)

50%
49%
Democrat 162,874
Republican 157,672
Leans D+1.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 54.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 78.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 18.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 26/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 58.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73

Location

Lockport, IL (41.6135, -88.0256)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.